Navigating Fundraising in the UAE

April 23, 2026

As part of the AmCham Abu Dhabi Webinar Series, newly launched across its nine committees, AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Legal Affairs Committee, in cooperation with Platinum Member Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, convened members for a market-focused session on the evolving fundraising landscape in the UAE.

The session unpacked the regulatory, strategic, and commercial realities shaping fundraising across the region, offering clarity for both new and experienced market participants.

The program featured expert contributions from Andrew Mackenzie, Legal Affairs Committee Co-Chair, alongside Safal Ahluwalia, Investment Management Counsel, and Syed Muhammad Rizvi, Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

Speakers shared guidance on compliance and regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, investor expectations, and real-world considerations for navigating fundraising in the UAE. Particular emphasis was placed on aligning fundraising strategies with both local regulatory requirements and international best practices—an increasingly critical factor as the UAE continues to position itself as a global capital hub.

Through its Webinar Series, AmCham Abu Dhabi continues to convene sector-focused sessions, providing members with access to expert, market-relevant insights across priority sectors and supporting partners with informed decision-making in the UAE’s rapidly evolving business environment.